St James Dairy

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Williams family

Having just finished work, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2025 has been a busy year, and I’m now looking ahead to 2026 with optimism and excitement.

It has been a real privilege to represent you all as a member of Ilfracombe Town Council and North Devon District Council. I hope that 2026 will be a positive year for us all, with some exciting developments ahead for our residents and community.

With my very best wishes to you all.

The picture below is me giving a reading at the local church Christmas service .

19/04/2025

13/04/2025

13/04/2025

Protecting North Devon’s Coastline from Pollution

North Devon’s coastline is one of our greatest treasures, but pollution is threatening its beauty and wildlife. Shockingly, research has found that over 75% of UK beaches are contaminated with plastic pollution, harming marine life and damaging our environment.

From plastic waste washing up on our shores to sewage overflows polluting our waters, our coastline is at risk. We need real action, not just words, to protect our beaches, marine ecosystems, and local communities.

Over the past two years as a North Devon District counsellor I have attended meetings with South West Water, challenging them on local water quality and the issue of sewage being pumped into our sea. I’ve also listened to the concerns of local residents, including those who regularly swim in our waters, and understand their worries about the impact on health and the environment.

Our coastline is one of North Devon’s greatest assets. we must do more to protect it.
If I am elected to County Council, I will fight for a cleaner and greener North Devon. I will push for tougher action on pollution, stronger protections for our coastline, and better environmental policies.

05/02/2025

A very old picture of the Dairy. (Just off to the left)
If you look closely you can see David and June.

29/12/2024

RIP Leo.